Cendana Auto Rover

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Cendana Auto Rover
TypeLight tactical vehicle
Place of originMalaysia
Production history
Designed2018
ManufacturerCendana Auto
Produced2020-present
Specifications
Main
armament
See variants
Suspension4x4

Cendana Auto Rover is a Malaysian light tactical vehicle designed and manufactured by a local company Cendana Auto. This vehicles has similarities to the Humvee made by the United States. It is designed to have the ability to be modular for use in various operations hence its consist of various configuration depending on the mission.[1]

History[]

The development of the vehicle first unveiled by the company in 2018.[2] Its first started with the Special Operation Vehicle (SOV) variant where Cendana Auto introduces its SOV prototype to the public in conjunction of Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2018. According to the company, this SOV prototype built in response to the Malaysian Army requirement for the light assault vehicle procurement. The SOV variant has a length of 4.95 meters, 1.85 meters high and 1.85 meters wide. Its powered by a single stage turbo diesel engine of 197 horsepower and the speed of the vehicle can reach to a maximum of 170 km/h.[3]

In 2019, Malaysian Army open a tender to seeks the new light tactical vehicle in various configuration. The variants includes Fitted For Radio Vehicles (FFR), Special Operations Vehicles (SOV), Machine Gun Carriers, Grenade Launcher Carriers and Anti-Tank Guided Missile Vehicles (ATGM).[4] In response to this tender, Cendana Auto announces that they will built the new improved and enlarged version prototype of the vehicle for the testing by the Malaysian Army and ready to be delivering 148 units vehicles to the Malaysian Army in various configuration starting 2021.[5]

Variants[]

Fitted For Radio[]

Command and communication variant equipped with communication suite.[6]

Special Operation Vehicle[]

First unveiled in Defence Service Asia 2018. Offered to the Malaysian Army under the light assault vehicle procurement program.[7]

Weapon Carrier[]

Equipped with light weapon such as machine gun and grenade launcher.[4]

Anti-Tank Guided Missile[]

Equipped with anti-tank missile on the top of the roof.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ Mohd Zaky, Zainuddin (2018-06-10). "Kesempurnaan Kualiti Jadi Kekuatan Cendana Auto (In Malay)". bharian.com.
  2. ^ "Cendana Auto Eyes More Military Jobs". pressreader.com.
  3. ^ "Four Contenders For New Malaysian Army SOV". edrmagazine.eu.
  4. ^ a b c "Mobility Programme Of The Army". malaysiandefence.com.
  5. ^ "Cendana Auto-The New Defence Player". malaysiandefence.com.
  6. ^ "Malaysia Seeks Score Peacekeeping APCs". shepardmedia.com.
  7. ^ "DSA 2018-Cendana Introduces New SOV". armyrecognition.com.
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